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June 4, 2016

Full breakdown of the assets, cash FG recovered from looters

The Federal Government on Saturday released the amounts recovered in the past one year from the looters of the nation’s treasury. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed released however, failed to release the names of the looters and the location where the funds were domiciled/stashed. A statement released by the Minister inferred that the figures... Read More
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June 4, 2016

#JusticeForBridget: Oby Ezekwesili champions the cause of ‘the beheaded Igbo woman’

Following the gruesome beheading of an Igbo woman, Bridget Patience Agbaheme, by irate Muslim youths in Kano state for allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed, the internet has been in disarray as more and more people have come out to condemn the killing. The sad incident has since began trending on social media platforms with the #JusticeForBridget... Read More
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June 4, 2016

BREAKING: FG releases list of recovered cash, assets from looters [DETAILS]

The Federal Government has released the amounts recovered in the past one year from the looters of the nation’s treasury. The figures released is based on the interim report on the financial and assets recoveries made by the various government agencies from May 2015 to May 2016. In a statement released on Saturday, the Minister... Read More
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June 4, 2016

Why money can’t change 2nd richest woman in Africa, Folorunsho Alakija

They say money changes people but this, apparently, doesn’t resonate with Nigerian multi-billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija. The 65-year-old business woman says her bank account has not changed her nor would it ever. She made this known during an interview with Punch when asked how she felt on being tagged the ‘richest woman in Africa’ by Forbes. Alakija explained... Read More
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June 4, 2016

How Muhammad Ali dodged 21 punches in 10 seconds (WATCH)

‘Float like a Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee, The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see’ Those words were said by the late Muhammad Ali just before his bout with George Foreman in 1974. The legendary boxer was renowned for his superior hand speed, amazing reflexes and quick movement, dancing and circling opponents for most... Read More
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June 4, 2016

“Looters keep billions in soakaway pits, septic tanks”

After a failed attempt to protest the fuel price increase, the organised labour, on Friday, took time off their busy schedules to state the obvious to federal government. Speaking at the 10th Triennial National Delegates Conference of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Bobboi Kaigama, the TUC president told the federal government that the... Read More
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June 4, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Buhari, Jonathan meet behind closed doors President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday night, met with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential villa, to discuss the Niger Delta Militancy. 2) FG relocates top government officials to Niger Delta According to the senior special assistant to the... Read More
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June 4, 2016

One soldier killed, 3 injured as Army gun down 11 terrorists

The Nigerian Army, on Friday, declared that it has recorded another victory against Boko Haram insurgents in the north-east of the country. According to a statement issued by the Army spokesperson, Col Sani Usman, troops killed eleven Boko Haram terrorists and recovered several arms and ammunitions during an operation to flush the insurgents out from... Read More
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June 4, 2016

Again, Fashola blames Jonathan for bad roads

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Friday, disclosed that the Jonathan administration’s inability to pay contractors for three years was the reason why contractors were abandoning their projects. The Minister made this known while commissioning the 24 km Itori-Ibese concrete road constructed by AG-Dangote in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun... Read More
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June 4, 2016

‘Ambitious’ Wike gets the nod for another multi-billion naira loan

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Friday, granted the request of Governor Nyesom Wike to borrow N12 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria According to the Punch, the loan request was passed by the lawmakers after an extensive debate was done. Arguing for the loan request, members of the House pointed out that... Read More
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June 4, 2016

Ayiri Emami wants you to know Tompolo is behind Niger Delta Avengers

Former Delta Waterways Security Chairman, Ayiri Emami, appears to believe that a man running from the law is responsible for the bombing of oil installations by Niger Delta Avengers. While he didn’t name the man, one name comes to mind – Government Ekpelumo a.k.a Tompolo. Tompolo, a ‘former’ militant leader, has been declared wanted by... Read More
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June 4, 2016

Nigerian Airforce takes action against Niger Delta Avengers

As the spate of militancy in the Niger Delta region keeps growing, the Nigerian Airforce has deployed more fighter aircrafts to the region to aid the ongoing efforts of the military. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, the aircrafts deployed... Read More
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June 4, 2016

‘Niger Delta is the greatest loser’ – Gov. Okowa

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, pleaded with militants in the Niger Delta region to desist from bombing oil installations, saying that the people of the state are the greatest losers in the acts of violence. The Governor made this known while commissioning a recently completed road in the state. He further noted that... Read More
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June 4, 2016

Avengers attack: ‘We don’t know when we’ll resume exportation’ – Shell

Following the militant attack on its oil installations, Shell Nigeria, on Friday, confirmed that the Niger Delta Avengers blew up the Forcados 48 inches under-repair by the Shell Petroleum Development Company terminal pipeline in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State This was disclosed by the company in a statement, wherein the it noted that... Read More
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June 4, 2016

Just In: Boxing legend, Muhammad Ali is dead

Muhammad Ali, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, one of the best-known sportsmen the world has ever witnessed, has passed away at the age of 74. We told you on Thursday night that the boxing great had been hospitalised in Phoenix Arizona in the US where his rep claimed he was in a fair condition According... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Fraudsters requesting money for release of Chibok girls – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that some fraudulent persons have been requesting for money from the Federal Government – to negotiate the release of the abducted Chibok girls. While stressing that he wouldn’t fall for the whims of the fraudsters, the President said the rescue and safe return of the remaining Chibok girls still remains... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Ministers, FG officials from Niger Delta deployed home to make peace with militants

Political office holders, federal government officials and ministers from Niger Delta have been deployed to the region by the Presidency to begin talks of peace and dialogue with the Niger Delta Avengers and other militants involved in the persistent destruction of oil pipelines. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Arsenal trigger Jamie Vardy’s £20m release clause [DETAILS]

Reports have emerged tonight that Arsenal Football Club has taken interest in Leicester’s top marksman, Jamie Vardy and the North London has reportedly triggered the release clause in his contract. Arsenal is aiming to tempt the England international away from Leicester City for an estimated deal of £20,000,000. Although Jamie Vardy inked a 3 year contract with... Read More
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June 3, 2016

‘I started drinking, I became bitter’ | Waje speaks on the time she fell into depression

At the Guinness Colourful world event in October 2013, Waje was criticized on social media for being ‘fat’. The singer has now opened up about the incident and how it almost led to the early-death of her career in a new interview with Genevieve magazine. She said, “Someone took a picture of a remote control and... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Buhari, Jonathan discuss Niger Delta militancy behind closed doors

President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, are reported to have held a clandestine meeting on Thursday, at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja. According to SaharaReporters, the meeting took place at the private residence of the President at about 9pm. The two men are believed to have met to discuss the increasing spate... Read More
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June 3, 2016

‘Buhari has experienced darkness, he fears no shadow’

Following the barrage of accusations President Muhammadu Buhari faced over his failure to visit Ogoni land, Senator Shehu Sani has come to the his defense. It was alleged that the President skipped the visit over the assassination threat purportedly made by militant group, Niger Delta Avengers. Sani, who represents Kaduna state in the National Assembly,... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Charles Odii celebrated at 28 (PHOTOS)

May 29th is a very special day in our country Nigeria. It is the day set aside to celebrate the country’s return to democracy. On that day, young entrepreneurs, professionals and influencers gathered not only to celebrate Nigeria but also to celebrate our Executive Director at SME100 Nigeria – Charles Odii on his birthday. Charles Odii is the... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Chris Giwa’s thugs fail in attempt to take over NFF secretariat

On Friday, some loyalists of Chris Giwa laid siege upon the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headquarters of the body in Abuja. This comes 24 hours after the sports committee of the house of representatives asserted to have sorted out the on-going crisis in the football glasshouse. According to The Cable, they came in several cars in... Read More
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